Mobile Phlebotomist

TridentCare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks vacation

Sick time

8 holidays

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

TridentCare in Boston is seeking a Mobile Phlebotomist to join our team on a full-time basis. You will travel to client facilities, primarily nursing homes, to collect samples and deliver them promptly.

The role requires a valid phlebotomy license, a valid driver's license, and strict adherence to safety procedures. You will work a daytime schedule with occasional weekends and holidays.

We offer mileage reimbursement, a competitive wage, and a robust benefits package for full-time employees.

Qualifications

• Must have a current, valid State phlebotomy license (if required).
• Must have a valid State Driver’s license and car insurance.
• Proficient in venipuncture and skin puncture techniques.

Responsibilities

• Drive to client facilities (mostly nursing homes) to collect samples as directed.
• Identify patients accurately before collecting specimens.
• Label, process and deliver specimens to the lab per physician orders.
• Maintain equipment and inventory for timely sample delivery.
• Follow universal precautions and safety policies at all times.

Skills

Phlebotomy license

Valid driver's license

Excellent communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Regular attendance

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $18 USD to $20 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MOBIL031106

Description

Stat Team -Full Time Shifts: 7am-3:30pm with Alternating weekends and holidays
Pay Range: $18.00-$20.00 (Based on experience) and mileage reimbursement!

ROLE:

The Mobile Phlebotomist, under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, works to provide clinical pre-analytical laboratory services to our clients/patients in a mobile setting. They are responsible for completing their assigned routes in a safe and timely manner. They must follow all policies and procedures.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives vehicle to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by company dispatcher.
• Unloads phlebotomy tray and takes to patient’s bedside to collect samples ordered by physician.
• Accurately identifies patient before collecting specimen(s).
• Accurately collects, labels, processes, and delivers specimens obtained from patients.
• Reloads equipment and all necessary specimens to vehicle for prompt delivery.
• Regularly communicates with dispatcher to report status and location.
• Strict adherence to Universal Precautions in controlling blood-borne pathogens and infectious disease exposures.
• Maintain required certifications, health requirements, and operational requirements.
• Keeps work area clean.
• Follow all required safety precautions ALL the time.
• Reports any unsafe conditions in the workplace.
• Reports all complaints and problems encountered.
• Monitors supplies inventory.
• Reports low stock or out-of-stock situations.
• Identifies and segregates any expired supplies
• Reports to work promptly, properly groomed and wears the proper identification at all times when visiting a facility.
• Accurately maintains time records of hours worked and deliver to company as directed.
• Manages his/her assigned shift to include meal breaks.
• Follows all specimen preservation, patient preparation and specimen management processes and procedures as written without personal deviation
• Drives vehicle to client facilities (mostly nursing homes), as directed by company dispatcher or assigned supervisor or coordinator.
• Unloads phlebotomy tray provided by the company and takes to patient’s bedside to collect samples for tests ordered by physician.
• Accurately identifies patients before collecting specimens.
• Accurately collects, labels, processes and delivers specimens obtained from patients.
• Reloads equipment and all necessary specimens to vehicle for prompt delivery.
• Regularly communicates with dispatcher to report status and location. Creates all required records per instructions.
• Follows all specimen preservation, patient preparation and specimen management processes and procedures as written without personal deviation
• Uses only approved current documents.

• Makes changes to records ONLY per approved instructions as needed;
• As needed, on-call evenings and weekends; irregular unscheduled overtime as needed based on the company workload or absenteeism

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Practices excellent communication and interaction skills specific to the population served, including the pediatric and geriatric communities.
• Treats customers and patients with respect, dignity, and discretion; acknowledging residents’ rights and patients’ right to refuse
• Demonstrate regular attendance
• Must have a current, valid State phlebotomy license (if required)
• Must have a current, valid State Driver’s license; car insurance; good driving record; a possess a vehicle in good working condition suitable to meet daily driving requirements
• Proficient in venipuncture and skin puncture using both vacutainer and syringe techniques
• Knowledge of laboratory operations
• Maintains sterile, sanitary conditions to prevent contamination

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, handle or feel, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and or move up to 35 pounds on occasion.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The standard medical laboratory environment is one in which potential health hazards do exist. Administrative, technical and professional staff is expected to safely operate in accordance with applicable and appropriate health and safety policies and procedures, as prescribed by the Environmental Health and Safety Manual. This includes consistent and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.

Associates work in all weather and driving conditions.

TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees. Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:

• Two weeks of vacation time
• Sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k)

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Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Computer Skills Novice

Customer Service Novice

Communication Skills Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities : Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Ability to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education

Preferred

Technical/other training or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Drivers License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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